There are 3 ways to get from Yamaguchi to Kurume by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Yudaonsen Station to Shin-Yamaguchitrain Yamaguchi / ...
- Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kurumetrain Sakura
2h 16m¥2,499–3,476Bus
- Take the bus from Yudaonsendo to Fukuoka Tenjinbus Fukuoka Yamaguchi Liner
4h 40m¥3,800–3,950Drive 175.2 km
- Drive from Yamaguchi to Kurumecar 175.2 km
2h 26m¥3,040–4,391
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamaguchi to Kurume is to train which costs ¥2500 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Yamaguchi to Kurume is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamaguchi to Kurume. However, there are services departing from Yudaonsendo and arriving at Fukuoka Tenjin via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamaguchi station to Kurume. However, there are services departing from Yudaonsen Station and arriving at Kurume via Shin Yamaguchi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Yamaguchi and Kurume is 166 km. The road distance is 175.2 km.
The best way to get from Yamaguchi to Kurume without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Yamaguchi to Kurume, including transfers.
Yamaguchi to Kurume bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Yudaonsendo station.
Yamaguchi to Kurume train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Yudaonsen Station.
The best way to get from Yamaguchi to Kurume is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3800 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Yamaguchi, Japan and Kurume, Japan?
You can take a train from Yudaonsen Station to Kurume via Shin Yamaguchi in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Yudaonsendo to Fukuoka Tenjin 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,200 and the journey takes 3h 44m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Yudaonsen Station to Shin-Yamaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥190–280
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kurume
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,200
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Yudaonsendo to Fukuoka Tenjin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yamaguchi to Kurume bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Fukuoka Tenjin station.
Yamaguchi to Kurume train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Yamaguchi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamaguchi to Kurume is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Yamaguchi to Kurume.
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